feed me....

over a 2 weeks old and getting used to our new life. in the last post i talked how olive was a rock star with the eating and sleeping, while that is still true.... baby girl is not gaining weight.

now i know this might be TMI, but i am just looking for anyone who has had this problem before. i feel like i am going crazy, because she eats, and eats, and eats, but is still almost a pound under her birth weight.

we are now supplementing with formula at every feeding, and i am pumping after every feeding....... it is a process.

has anyone had to deal with this?

i know that we will find a solution, and i am grateful that formula is available, but for now i would love any ones advice or story...

ps.... you know your world has completely changed when you go from blogging about shoes, and hair to breast feeding. welcome to my new life :) !

baby o at 2 weeks.... yes, she looks like a schwendiman

joy....

week one....
here are some images from the hospital. we were there for 4 days because of the c-section.

we made it home last friday, and are adjusting to our new schedule. i am not going to lie..... olive has been a rock star with sleeping and eating. i was so nervous about that, and she has made it so easy to adjust.

after my first week with her i can't help but wonder, what i ever did without her? everything around our lives has changed.

i now know what everyone is talking about when they say............. " your heart literally bursts wide open with love for this little person"

my heart is BURSTING!!!

olive and her "new o.c." boyfriend jack, and my sweet friend kelsie

meet olive...

olive lucille smith
june 9, 2009
1:04 pm
8 lbs 10 oz

we are madly in love!

about that time....

the final count down! one week to go and i am......... hot, puffy, sticky, anxious, nervous, excited, confused, sentimental, large, overwhelmed, joyful, and hungry all at the same time.

scheduled to have her tue june 9th, my papa rip's birthday. his first great granddaughter born on his birthday, the perfect gift!

i pray she stays in there until then.

i do realize i am in the "new o.c.", but no i will not be having her in a barn. we just couldn't resist a photo with her in front of a red barn........ she will love it one day.

rock- a- bye....

here are some pics of the alexander henry fabric, and the cradle.
my sweet sister-in-law's mom made the bumper for me.

i am in love with it....... it looks exactly how i imagined it. thank you joni!

3 more weeks to go. busy setting up her room, and trying to figure out what i am doing? feeling very overwhelmed, but so excited!

she is measuring VERY big, so wish me luck....

lovely ladies....

my last big trip before she comes was to park city for the baby shower. all the lovely ladies in my family far out did them selves with this burst of pink and sherbet themed extravaganza.........

i cannot thank them enough for this fun day, and all that they did for me and baby b! she is one loved baby girl.

it was so fun to see everyone, and hard to believe that next time i am there i will have her with me. only 7 more weeks to go!

there were many ladies missed in ny, ca, nv, az, & ut as promised............. this is for you enjoy!

bigger....

ever wanted to know how to enlarge your images and pictures on your blog? it has been bugging me for quiet sometime.

thanks to stephanie at stephmodo now i don't have to fret. she clearly lays out exactly how to do it, and the best part is it's easy.......

( i have done it on my last two posts and it really worked!)



While in your post, click on "edit Html". Then look for this set of code...it's the code for the picture you just uploaded.





Now delete this section of code--everything circled above. After deleting the indicated code, your html for your picture should look like this:





Now it's time to change the size of your photo. You can choose from s400, s576 or s640 depending on the look you want and the parameters of your blog. Try a few on for size and see what works best for you. See below picture for the section of code you'll want to change during this final step.





All in all this should take you about 30 seconds.

harvey....

this is what happens when you have lovely talented friends.....they start a clothing line.

harvey faircloth is a clothing line created by katie, abby, and one of my bff's mara.

the fall 2009 collection is inspired by alexey brodovitch, native american beading, the seven year itch, claire mcCardell, and everything they have always loved to wear.

i adore all of these looks and cannot wait to see where this takes them....

it will be available in aug

image and text from hi+low

please hurry....

after dinner with friends, and an embarrassing episode in the parking lot.(got sick)

i thought maybe if i went into this phone booth and wished really hard she would see me and we could come to some sort of an agreement......... not that i want her to come early, but i would love to stop being so sick!

11 more weeks to go....... you can do anything for 11 weeks right?

june please hurry!

cradles....

i need help! i cannot find any cradle bedding that i love. i am looking for someone who makes bedding or someone who could wing a bumper for a small cradle. do you know anyone?

i found this amazing site on etsy anthem fabrics that sales amy butler fabric by the yard. here of some of the swatches i am looking at...........







so if you know anyone please, please, please let me know. this is the jenny lind cradle that the bumper is for.

strawberry shortcake....

i was a huge fan of strawberry shortcake growing up, and when i found out that the inspiration for these prints came from strawberry shortcake miniatures i was hooked.

leslie from pancake meow has created these adorable prints that are only $12.00, as well as many other yummy charms, rings, and pins all inspired by miss shortcake herself.

little lovely's....

my search for the perfect spring bag as ended!! with the price of only $39.00 how could you pass these lovely's up?

the sea within uses japanese fabrics to create handbags, coasters, and travel tissue cases. there are many more fabrics to choose from theses were some of my favorites.

lanterns?....

i really love the idea of paper lanterns instead of a mobile over the crib. ali from capture, create just finished her baby girls room.

she incorporated vintage furniture bought on etsy, and products from ikea. i love all that she did. and am now thinking about paper lanterns for baby beyonces room.....

has anyone done this before?

1234...

three potato four..... is a site that has it all. from vintage stamp stickers, refurbished classic typewriters, to silk screen images.

i spent more time then i should have on their site, but love everything they have. check it out for some great design ideas. or to just put a smile on your face !

rockstars....

if all else fails........ get a head band!

this is one of my favorite BLOGS! naomi is married to one of our friends josh from nyc. and they might just be the most adorable nyc couple ever!

i check her blog daily, (sick or not sick). i can't help it. and maybe when i check it i pretend we still live there as well and are doing all the same fabulous things they are!

she is starting an etsy shop and will be selling her homemade headbands! check out her blog for the info, and for some rockstar inspiration!

thanks naomi for letting us all live vicariously through you!

ORLA FOR TARGET!!!!....

i cannot even control my excitement! this is why i love target! orla kiely, one of my favorite designers is collaborating with target!

she has created dinner and serving ware, storage boxes, closet organization, table and kitchen linens and even an apron — all scheduled to hit stores the first week of February.

little miss....

one of the cutest baby girl book's i have ever seen!

sugar and spice.....

it's a girl!

now if she could settle down so i can get over the sickness :)

wha happen?....

* 24 hour sickness...... no joke, have not stopped throwing up for 3 months!

* anti-nausea meds knock me out like a zombie.

* so SICK had to move in with the in-laws so someone could take care of me 24/7.

* no energy to do anything but eat saltines and sprite :)

* BUT ALL WORTH IT IN THE END TO SEE THE LITTLE PEANUT IN JUNE!

too tired to blog about anything lovely, so see you in 09.........
have a MERRY CHRISTMAS! and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

i will leave you with the only thing that makes me feel pretty right now..


essie nail polish "wicked". love it!

sleigh ride...

i might need some help... it is not even halloween and i listened to this all day while packing boxes!

i am not going to lie, christmas music makes me so happy.

sept might be too soon to whip out the music, but you have to admit when you hear it you get excited right?

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zid zid kids cushion

thomas paul rug's



dwell studio modern basic table top

i heart you!....

not long enough, need to go back soon, still feels like home,

loved every minute of it.....................

love you sami!!

nyc in a bag....

this is my all time favorite baby gift...... muji's "new york city in a bag."

epically to anyone i lived with in nyc.

muji just opened a store in soho where you will find yourself falling in love with their simple designs, and echo friendly products.

***you can buy these online at the moma store***

golden....

27 on the 27th!!!...... how lucky am i that i share my b-day with the best friend? this is for her....

happy birthday birdie girl!!!

this is my favorite pic of us. on our 23rd in nyc!!

xoxo
heath

dwell studio....

look what dwell studio has for Target this fall.......

love it!!!

it's official....

he came, we survived, and it was a "rock star day!"

the grand opening was last week and all i can say is i am ready for a vacation. it was a lot of work, but worth every minute.

the school looks AMAZING, and i can't believe we are doing it all over again in the new o.c.

*john paul walking the red carpet*

fall = my favorite season....

i am a new fan of this site. la garconne features new designers that are not as well known, but will soon be everywhere. all of the designs featured this week surround my favorite season... FALL.!!!

this is my favorite time of year. i love the the colors, bags, boots, scarfs, jackets, denim.

i am so ready to get out of the heat. it was 106 degrees yesterday with 100% humidity. i am happy to say.............."bring on the riding boots!"

giveaway!....

kathleen over at the blog grosgrain has bi-weekly giveaways with the most adorable children's clothing i have ever seen.

this is one of her fabulous designs......

sale, sale, sale....

one of my favorite boutiques in nyc in having a huge SALE!!!

wink is have a summer sale with 75% off most items online. they have designers:
alice + olivia, jill stuart, anna corinna, monrow, and lenora dame.

they are offering free shipping on all items bought online.
gypsy05 maxi dress
seychelles sling back sandal





nashelle magazine stone


anna corinna "jet setter" tote

dry it up....

this is my new favorite product. ojon dry shampoo. if you hate washing your hair everyday in the hot summer heat............ this is for you.

it smells like coconut, gets rid of oil, adds volume, and unlike other "dry shampoos" has a conditioning formula that will not dry out your hair. i love it!!!

all done.....

this makes me very nervous...... but it is done! no more pics of the hair until it is 14 inches longer.

(thank you mac for having photo booth)

enjoy!!!

shareen vintage...

before now you could only get these vintage pieces at her shop in east L.A. shareen vintage has just opened an ebay boutique. displaying her collection of 80's knit dresses, and 70's maxi gowns. most items start at only $12.99.

coney island....

wish we were there......... happy 4th!

orla kiely....

she makes me happy!....

her clothing, bags, wallets, and accessories are so fun.
she has some new designs for summer that are worth checking out.

don't do it!....

JUST BECAUSE KATIE HOLMES CAN DO IT.......DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU CAN TOO!!!

i will now be using this for the next year to try and grow back the foot of hair that i just cut off!!

yes please....

if you are a fan, you will love this. detail layout of all the designer names worn in the movie, including shoes and handbags! behinds the scenes shots. list of all locations used to shoot the movie. i love it! it is like seeing the movie all over again with pictures.

3....

happy anniversary nutz!!!...............loving you too much!!!

what do you do over there?....

here she is........ our paul mitchell school in LR. we have been living 2 lives. one in the new o.c, and one in LR. we feel a little like gypsies, but it will all be worth it soon. she is almost finished, and our grand opening is in aug!

going green....

my new favorite site.......... made by girl. i love it! here are some of the cards, and posters she designs. all are made on 100% recycled paper. so they are cute, and good for the environment. she also has a blog with fun post on design.

loved it!...

loved the bags, loved the shoes, loved everything........loved it!!

last day....

with the movie coming out this weekend, ( so excited!!) i thought i would show some pics of my last day in new york before we moved. the day was filled with going to all my favorite places, sitting, staring, and taking it all in. when i was walking down 55th and park ave, i saw a film crew and 100's of paparazzi. now, there is always something being filmed in nyc, but this was different. there were so many people waiting for who? what could this be?............. to my JOY it was the first day of filming " sex and the city" the movie!! i was freaking out!!! i watched for a few hours, and loved every minute of it. it was the perfect way to say goodbye to new york. ( now i tried to get closer, but kept getting pushed around by crazed fans.)

bitten....

this is the cheapest designer dress ever!!! only 8.98$!!! this is from sjp's line bitten. only sold at steve and barrys. she wore it last week in nyc. it also comes in yellow. i am guilty of buying both. 2 dresses for 18.00$....... how could you not.

(sami this is for u!!!)

new bestfriend...

we are obsessed with bulldogs!!! still have not found one we love, but this lovely lady lives in our building. her name is marley, and she is 10 weeks old. i think i am in love.....

moms....

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.... this weekend to all the beautiful moms in our family. we are not close to help celebrate, but we love you all so so so much. to both our moms....kiki, and babby, we love you, and wish you nothing but a blissful day of being pampered and loved!! and all the diet coke/diet pepsi your heart desires.

lars....

if you have not seen this movie you must!!!

birdie girl and rach....

at birdies wedding

lunch with rach

thank you, thank you, thank you...... that's all i can say about these lovely ladies. i love them both too much, and they made my day today. the new o.c. takes some getting used to, and even though these 2 are miles and miles away from me, it's nice to know they are there to chat it up with (almost daily) . i love you two, and could not survive in the new o.c without you!!!

seacrest out...

i cannot believe he canceled!!! matt and i went to the other o.c. (orange county) this weekend for a PM owners summit. the only reason i wanted to go besides..... babby, rach, pink berry, and fashion island, was the magic of memories dinner. seacrest was going to host and rumor has it that idol finale tickets would be up for auction. i love ryan. he makes me happy, and i just really wanted to see how tall he was in person. 2 hours before the dinner we were told he had lost his voice, and was on vocal rest for the weekend. seriously? did any one watch idol last night? he seemed fine to me. i guess there is always next year. i love you ryan, but come on, be the workaholic you are a give back to those who wanted tickets to the idol finale!!! seacrest is out!!! at least until tonight.....

obsessed....

this is my new favorite find. the black apple. theses are just a few of the many prints she has done. she also makes the most adorable cloth dolls i have ever seen. definitely the perfect place for a gift.

maui babe, and rach...

we went to hawaii with matts family for a few weeks last month. not only did we maui babe it up......but we got to have one of our best friends ms. rachel thurston come along. not only is she one of the best people to travel with, but she is an incredible photographer. her attention to detail is exquisite. these are just a few shots she took for fun. rach, we cannot thank you enough for coming to the big island. family vacations will never be the same without you. that is why you are invited to all smith family adventures!!! i highly recommend taking a professional photographer on all vacations!!! we love you rach, and yes there is sugar in syrup!!

heaven.....

only sold at walgreens, and will change your life!!!
( this was for birdie girl!)